Janssen 61 – Steamer

Janssen 61 – Steamer

The ‘Janssen 61 – Stoombeurtvaarder’ was named after the company for which this ship sailed: the Stoombootonderneming H. Janssen. The ship mainly sailed between Venlo, Lith and Rotterdam. That also explains the ship’s beautiful, streamlined...
Janssen 57 – Luxury Motor

Janssen 57 – Luxury Motor

No, it is not the name of the current residents. ‘Janssen’ refers to the original name of this old barge: ‘H.J. 16’. The H and J stand for Hermanus Janssen, founder of the “Steamboat Company H. Janssen” in 1877. At the time, it was...
Ebenhaëzer – Closet

Ebenhaëzer – Closet

The “Ebenhaëzer” (“So far the Lord has helped us”) was built in 1910 as a sailing box. The ship was bombed in 1942 and then converted to an engine box. Initially, that engine was a 120-hp Industry. In 1995, the current engine was installed: a...
Through Grace – IJsselaak

Through Grace – IJsselaak

The “Door Gunst Verkregen” launched as “Eben Haeser” (“So far the Lord has helped us”) and in 1930 was even involved in the filling of Rotterdam’s Coolsingel – right around the corner here. As a sand ship, it served...
Dieu Donné – Luxury Motorbike

Dieu Donné – Luxury Motorbike

Our story began with the desire to create a unique and personal living experience in the vibrant center of Rotterdam. Unexpectedly, we chose life on a boat, which changed our lives forever. When we came across this charming boat, we knew we could make this our home....